The Software Center of Excellence offers robust support for tech startups at every stage of their journey.

JumpStart’s Trailblazer Software Accelerator is a free, three-month program provides pre-seed and seed-stage startups with up to $50,0000 in non-dilutive funding, expert advising, and a structured path to venture readiness.

Bounce Innovation Hub offers a Flywheel Continuum of Software Support with tailored guidance focused on setting milestones, driving traction, selling and iterating, and fundraising, including and programs like Sales Ignition, which helps founders develop effective sales strategies.

The Youngstown Business Incubator supports early-stage SaaS founders through its EVOLVE Technology program, making available Venture-Ready SaaS 101 workshops and assisting with MVP development, customer discovery, and connecting startups with investors through virtual pitch events.

SUPPORT AT EVERY STAGE OF THE JOURNEY

Ideation

Validation

Additional programs in this stage: YBI Shark Tank, YBI Early Stage Support

Traction

Additional programs in this stage: Bounce Flywheel Continuum of Software Support, YBI Shark Tank, YBI MVP Development, YBI Validation and Funding Assistance

Pre-Seed to Seed+

Additional programs in this stage: Bounce Flywheel Continuum of Software Support, Bounce Revenue & Customer Acquisition, JumpStart’s Burton D. Morgan Mentoring Program, YBI Shark Tank, YBI Validation and Funding Assistance

Series A

Additional programs in this stage: Bounce Flywheel Continuum of Software Support, JumpStart’s Burton D. Morgan Mentoring Program

Get Connected

Fill out a form below to get connected with a Regional Startup Ambassador organization that can help you navigate the entrepreneurial support ecosystem! Together Bounce Innovation Hub, Braintree Business Development Center, JumpStart, GLIDE at Lorain County Community College, Lakeland Community College, University of Toledo Business Incubator, and Youngstown Business Incubator are ready to help support your journey.